Client-Recommended Attorneys, Adjusters and Experts
Client-Recommended Attorneys, Adjusters and Experts



Best's Recommended Insurance Attorneys - General Defense


665 8th Street NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318

Established: 2004

Practice Areas

  • Tort Litigation
  • Property
  • Casualty
  • Professional Liability
  • Motor Carriers
  • Commercial General Liability
  • Construction Defect
  • Environmental Liability
  • Aviation
  • Reinsurance
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Monitoring, Coverage, and Defense


About Us

Fields Howell believes that results are defined by client satisfaction. From complex insurance matters to commercial litigation, our team of connected advisors is committed to building long-term relationships with our clients in order to obtain the results they need. For over fifteen years, we have invested time in gaining valuable experience and developing a unique market perspective, ultimately creating a powerful source of industry intelligence. Our proven history of problem-solving, professional knowledge, and the ability to provide individualized attention to our clients rank us among the most respected insurance coverage and defense experts in the market.


Awards

  • Chambers USA Band 1 Firm in Insurance (Georgia) 2021 - 2023

Additional Locations

  • Miami, Florida
  • 9155 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1012
  • Miami, Florida 33156
      • Newtown, Pennsylvania
      • 301 S. State Street, Suite N200
      • Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940
      • Nashville, Tennessee
      • Fifth Third Center, 424 Church Street, Suite 2000
      • Nashville, Tennessee 37219

        Client Information

        Insurance Clients

        Non-Insurance Clients

        • Burns & Wilcox Ltd.
        • Honda North America, Inc.
        • Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
        • Volkswagen/Audi

        Personnel Information

        Partners


        Paul L. Fields, Jr.

        Atlanta, GA

        Admitted
        • Georgia, 1988
        Additional Biographical Details:

        Chambers USA Selection (2021, 2022); The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 (Commercial Litigation); American College of Coverage & Extracontractual Counsel, Global Law Experts 2017 Annual Awards Winner; 2016 & 2017 Client Choice Award

        Education:
        • Wake Forest University, B.A., 1985
        • The University of Georgia, J.D. (cum laude), 1988

        Robert E. McLaughlin

        Atlanta, GA

        Admitted
        • Georgia, 1989
        Education:
        • The University of Georgia, B.A. (cum laude), 1986
        • Boston College Law School, J.D., 1989

        Gregory L. Mast

        Atlanta, GA, Philadelpha, PA & Nashville, TN
        Admitted
        • Georgia, 2003
        • Tennessee, 2012
        • U.S. Virgin Islands, 2019
        • Pennsylvania, 2022
        Awards
        • The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 (Litigation - Insurance)
        Education:
        • The George Washington University, B.A., 1999
        • Emory University, J.D. (with honors), 2003

        Jonathan D. Kramer

        Atlanta, GA

        Admitted
        • Georgia, 2000
        Education:
        • Bucknell University, B.A., 1997
        • Indiana University School of Law, J.D., 2000

        Ann T. Kirk

        Atlanta, GA

        Admitted
        • Illinois, 2003
        • Georgia, 2006
        Education:
        • Emory University, B.A., 2000
        • Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 2003

        Jennifer W. Wolak

        Atlanta, GA

        Admitted
        • New York, 2001
        • Georgia, 2001
        Education:
        • State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A. (cum laude), 1997
        • Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 2000

        Armando P. Rubio

        Florida Office Representative
        Miami, FL
        Admitted
        • Florida, 2001
        Memberships:
        • International Association of Defense Counsel
        Education:
        • Florida International University, B.A., 1995
        • University of Miami School of Law, J.D., 2000

        Samantha L. Rowles

        Atlanta, GA

        Admitted
        • Georgia, 2008
        Education:
        • University of Wisconsin, B.S., 2004
        • Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2008

        Taryn M. Kadar

        Atlanta, GA

        Admitted
        • Georgia, 2013
        Awards
        • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2023 (Commercial Litigation; Insurance Law)
        Education:
        • Elon University, B.A., 2009
        • Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 2013

        Stephen A. Kahn

        Atlanta, GA

        Admitted
        • Michigan, 2010
        • Georgia, 2012
        • Alabama, 2013
        Education:
        • University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, B.A., 2007
        • The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2010

        Tyler Bryant Walker

        Atlanta, GA

        Admitted
        • Georgia, 2008
        Education:
        • The University of Georgia, B.A., 2005
        • The University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2008

        Alery Delgado

        Miami, FL
        Admitted
        • Florida, 2011
        Education:
        • Florida International University, B.A., 2006
        • St. Thomas University School of Law, J.D., 2010

        John Golden

        Miami, FL
        Admitted
        • Florida, 2014
        Education:
        • University of Florida, B.A., 2011
        • Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 2014

        Robert L. Lakind

        Philadelphia, PA
        Admitted
        • New York, 2007
        • Pennsylvania, 2008
        • New Jersey
        Education:
        • The George Washington University, B.A., 1999
        • American University, Washington College of Law, J.D., 2006
        • New York University School of Law, LL.M. Taxation, 2007

        Joshua Myles

        Atlanta, GA

        Admitted
        • Georgia, 2013
        Education:
        • The University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2013
        • Pedro Collazo
        • Marshall Lahiff
        • Chris Myles

        Senior Counsel


        Michael H. Galex

        Atlanta, GA

        Admitted
        • Florida, 1995
        Education:
        • University of Wisconsin, B.S., 1991
        • Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law, J.D., 1995

        Brandon R. Gossett

        Atlanta, GA

        Admitted
        • Georgia, 2013
        Education:
        • The University of Georgia, B.A., 2010
        • The University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., 2013
        • James Bauer

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